Armenia says in control of situation amid Azerbaijan's encroachmentMay 14, 2021 - 19:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Acting Armenian Defense Minister Vagharshak Harutyunyan has said the situation on the border with Azerbaijan, including Sev Lake where the Azeris have positioned themselves and the adjacent roads, is under the control of the Armenian army. In a phone conversation with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Harutyunyan informed the Russian side about the actions of the Armenian troops in the current situation. While stressing the need for a peaceful resolution of the situation, the Armenian defense chief said any encroachment on the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia is unacceptable. On the morning of May 12, the armed forces of Azerbaijan violated the border of Armenia in the southern province of Syunik, advancing 3.5 kilometers and surrounding Sev Lake, which is situated on the border between the two countries but is predominantly a part of Armenia. On May 13, the Azerbaijani military committed more border violations against Armenia, advancing near Vardenis (Gegharkunik province) and Sisian (Syunik province). Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |